Rice Patties

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (optional)
• 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste (optional)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more to taste

Directions

Mix rice, onion, Cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and onion powder by hand in a bowl.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

From rice mixture into 4 small patties.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.